Thankful Thursday: His Encoura..

Posted February 4, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 4 Comments
Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #31

Welcome to Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement.     I am blessed to be part of a group of bloggers who’ll be sharing a bit of encouragement through Scripture verses. I hope this post blesses you as you finish the week and that you find peace, strength, and comfort in the Lord. Today, I’m sharing a […]

“The Girl from the Chann..

Posted February 2, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 4 Comments
“The Girl from the Channel Islands” by Jenny Lecoat

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!     THE GIRL FROM THE CHANNEL ISLANDS  Author: Jenny Lecoat ISBN: 9781525806414 Publication Date: February 2, 2021 Publisher: Graydon House Books   Summary… An extraordinary story of human triumph against impossible odds   The year is 1940, and the world is torn apart by war. In June of that year, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: I Am Alon..

Posted January 31, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: I Am Alone and in Deep Distress

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Life with chronic pain and illness can be lonely, as well as painful. Time alone is good for everyone, but we are created to live life with others. God didn’t want us to go through life’s blessings and storms on […]

“The Orchard House”..

Posted January 29, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 20 Comments
“The Orchard House” by Heidi Chiavaroli … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information. (Note: The book releases on February 9, 2021)   Back cover copy…   2001 Abandoned by her own family, Taylor is determined not to mess up her chance at joining the home of her best friend, Victoria Bennett. […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Kind Words..

Posted January 24, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Kind Words are Like Honey

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.   Have you ever listened to the words you say to yourself? How do they make you feel? Are they something you’d tell a friend? If not, then why are you telling them to yourself? And that power can be used for […]

Thankful Thursday: His Encoura..

Posted January 21, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #30

Welcome to Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement.     I am blessed to be part of a group of bloggers who’ll be sharing a bit of encouragement through Scripture verses. I hope this post blesses you as you finish the week and that you find peace, strength, and comfort in the Lord. Today, I’m sharing a […]

“In Search of WisdomR..

Posted January 19, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 12 Comments
“In Search of Wisdom” by Joyce Meyer … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!   If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.   My review… I’ve read many of Meyer’s books, and I never fail to be encouraged. Proverbs is one of my favorite books of the Bible, so I was excited to read this one. The author addresses seven foundational […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Your Will..

Posted January 17, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Your Will be Done

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Like most people, I had many dreams growing up, and I’ve prayed many prayers. Some of those prayers were silly, even childish. As I grew older, they became more serious. And after my accident, those prayers often included pleas for […]

“Night Bird Calling̶..

Posted January 15, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 22 Comments
“Night Bird Calling” by Cathy Gohlke … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.   About the book… When Lilliana Swope’s beloved mother dies, Lilliana gathers her last ounce of courage and flees her abusive husband for the home of her only living relative in the foothills of No Creek, North Carolina. […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Finding R..

Posted January 10, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Finding Refreshment in the Lord

  Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.   Where do you find refreshment? Reading a good book, relaxing on the beach, or taking a nature walk? All of these options are helpful and can be enjoyable. However, for people with chronic pain and illness, these simple activities may bring increased […]